Which translates that there is no disputing that Gus in the East.

Bagels are meant to be cooked throughout. They are supposed to be a dense, relatively unrisen dough.

They are not called donuts or crullers because they are a form of roll. If they were pastries, it would make sense for them to have a lighter or sweeter constitution.

They are an ethnic food and need conform to no other standard than their original definition.

Get over it.